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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.78, 563.46 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.78, 563.46 and 221.82 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.78 : 563.46 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.78/563.46 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.78x = 563.46 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.78x = 124,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,986.70/375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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